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01janAll Day31decGalway 2020 - European Capital of CultureEuropean Capital of Culture
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GALWAY CITY ON THE WEST COAST OF IRELAND, IS THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE FOR THE YEAR 2020. In 2020, Galway City and County will host hundreds of events throughout the
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GALWAY CITY ON THE WEST COAST OF IRELAND, IS THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE FOR THE YEAR 2020.
In 2020, Galway City and County will host hundreds of events throughout the year, with the aim of empowering communities to unite through culture, to create something amazing.
Galway 2020 will follow the Celtic Calendar to bring a distinctly Irish feel to this very European festival.
Anything that feeds the soul is culture. Culture is art, music, dance, its food , sea, landscape, its the people, Its fun! Since the announcement in 2015 of Galway winning the European Capital of Culture 2020, the anticipation has been building with the excitement of the unknown.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
The year will see an extraordinary showcase of events highlighting the richness and diversity of Galway’s culture and its people.
Time
January 1 (Wednesday) - December 31 (Thursday)
Location
Galway City & County - Various Venues
09mar(mar 9)6:00 pm31dec(dec 31)10:00 pmMonument - Galway 2020Galway City Museum
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Galway City Museum will be the lead partner on Monument – a project that celebrates the cultural landscapes and visual language of islands in
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Date & Time:
1 MAR 2020 – 31 DEC 2020
Time
March 9 (Monday) 6:00 pm - December 31 (Thursday) 10:00 pm
Location
Galway City Museum
10may(may 10)8:30 pm24sep(sep 24)11:00 pmTrad on the PromLeisureland
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Trad on the Prom is a contemporary Irish show featuring an electrifying mix of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Shows each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at Leisureland Theatre,
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Trad on the Prom is a contemporary Irish show featuring an electrifying mix of traditional Irish music, song and dance. Shows each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at Leisureland Theatre, Salthill, Galway.
Now in its sixteenth consecutive season, Trad on the Prom retains its position as Ireland’s Number 1 music, song and dance experience. Trad on the Prom celebrates the passion of Ireland’s past with a contemporary production, featuring world class music, song and dance derived from the pulsating energy that has survived from the dawn of Celtic mysticism to become the record breaking phenomenon it is today.
DATES & TIMES: Trad on the Prom takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, from 8.30pm until late September.
Pre-booking of tickets is advised as the show regularly sells out.
‘Two hours of sheer brilliance. If you ever thought Irish music and dancing weren’t sexy and cool, go – and be converted’ The Irish Times
For more information, please visit www.tradontheprom.com or contact 091 582860.
Time
May 10 (Sunday) 8:30 pm - September 24 (Thursday) 11:00 pm
Location
Leisureland
24jun01octMise Eire The ShowThe Galmont Hotel, Galway
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Irish Dance Shows in Galway Mise Eire The Show takes the audience on a journey through Ireland’s rich past. Visiting fascinating characters such as Grace O’Malley, The Pirate Queen of Connacht
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Irish Dance Shows in Galway
Mise Eire The Show takes the audience on a journey through Ireland’s rich past. Visiting fascinating characters such as Grace O’Malley, The Pirate Queen of Connacht and Cu Chulainn the Irish Warrior, this production boasts stunning examples of Irish traditional music, song and dance. Visit the famous fishing village of The Claddagh and hear the story of the Claddagh ring. Stand on the steps of the GPO during the 1916 Easter Rising and come aboard a ship during the 1800’s when Irish People left Ireland in the search of a better life in America.
The show features a cast of award winning singers, dancers and musicians. A lot of the cast have toured extensively with productions such as Riverdance, Lord of The Dance and The Women of Ireland.
A must see for locals and visitors alike.
*Show dates and locations
June 24th – August 28th 2020– The Galmont Hotel, Galway City.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8.30pm
(excluding July 29th, 30th & 31st)
September 2nd – October 1st – An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway City.
Monday and Tuesday nights at 8.30pm
Time
June 24 (Wednesday) 8:30 pm - October 1 (Thursday) 10:00 pm
Location
The Galmont Hotel
16jul(jul 16)7:00 pm17(jul 17)10:00 pmThe PixiesHeineken Big Top
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Rock legends Pixies make their Galway International Arts Festival debut on Thursday 16 July and Friday 17 July 2020 at the Heineken Big Top. The Pixies headlines at the Heineken Big
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Rock legends Pixies make their Galway International Arts Festival debut on Thursday 16 July and Friday 17 July 2020 at the Heineken Big Top.
The Pixies headlines at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020 on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th of July. Tickets for The Pixies, priced at €52.50, are available from www.giaf.ie
Tickets: €52.50
Date & Time: 16th & 17th of July
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy the Galway International Arts Festival from the 13th – 26th July 2020. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland, before heading off to explore the sights and spectacles of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Many of the events take place in Eyre Square with New Festival Garden in Eyre Square, a chilled out zone with occasional DJ’s.
View the Full Programme of Events on www.giaf.ie
Time
16 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - 17 (Friday) 10:00 pm
Location
Heineken Big Top
Organizer
GIAF Galway International Arts Festival Administration Office, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland.
16jul(jul 16)7:00 pm17(jul 17)10:00 pmThe PixiesHeineken Big Top
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Rock legends Pixies make their Galway International Arts Festival debut on Thursday 16 July and Friday 17 July 2020 at the Heineken Big Top. The Pixies headlines at the Heineken Big
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Rock legends Pixies make their Galway International Arts Festival debut on Thursday 16 July and Friday 17 July 2020 at the Heineken Big Top.
The Pixies headlines at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020 on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th of July. Tickets for The Pixies, priced at €52.50, are available from www.giaf.ie
Tickets: €52.50
Date & Time: 16th & 17th of July
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy the Galway International Arts Festival from the 13th – 26th July 2020. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland, before heading off to explore the sights and spectacles of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Many of the events take place in Eyre Square with New Festival Garden in Eyre Square, a chilled out zone with occasional DJ’s.
View the Full Programme of Events on www.giaf.ie
Time
16 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - 17 (Friday) 10:00 pm
Location
Heineken Big Top
Organizer
GIAF Galway International Arts Festival Administration Office, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland.
18jul7:00 pm10:00 pmThe Flaming LipsHeineken Big Top
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American Rock Legends Rock legends The Flaming Lips make their Galway International Arts Festival debut on Saturday the 18th of July 2020 at the Heineken Big Top. The Flaming Lips playing
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American Rock Legends Rock legends The Flaming Lips make their Galway International Arts Festival debut on Saturday the 18th of July 2020 at the Heineken Big Top.
The Flaming Lips playing at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020 on Saturday 18th of July. Tickets for The Flaming Lips, priced at €49.50, are available from www.giaf.ie
Tickets: €49.50
Date & Time: 18th of July
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy the Galway International Arts Festival from the 13th – 26th July 2020. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland, before heading off to explore the sights and spectacles of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Many of the events take place in Eyre Square with New Festival Garden in Eyre Square, a chilled out zone with occasional DJ’s.
View the Full Programme of Events on www.giaf.ie
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Heineken Big Top
Organizer
GIAF Galway International Arts Festival Administration Office, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland.
19jul7:00 pm10:00 pmThe Stunning with Special Guests Something Happens.Heineken Big Top
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Festival favourites The Stunning return to the Heineken Big Top stage Sunday 19 July 2020. The much-loved Galway-based band are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2020, just one
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Festival favourites The Stunning return to the Heineken Big Top stage Sunday 19 July 2020.
The much-loved Galway-based band are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2020, just one more reason this year promises to be one for the books.
Audiences at the Heineken Big Top this summer can look forward to classics like ‘Brewing up a Storm’, ‘Heads are Gonna Roll’ and ‘Half Past Two’ and new hits like ‘Brighten Up My Life’ when The Stunning return to the Festival for the first time since their sold-out show at GIAF 2018.
Special guests Something Happens are an Irish pop-rock band best known for hits like ‘Burn Clear’ and ‘Parachute’.
The Stunning are playing at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020 on Sunday 19th of July. Tickets for The Stunning with Special Guests Something Happens, priced at €35.00 are available from www.giaf.ie
Tickets: €35.00
Date & Time: 19th of July
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy the Galway International Arts Festival from the 13th – 26th July 2020. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland, before heading off to explore the sights and spectacles of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Many of the events take place in Eyre Square with New Festival Garden in Eyre Square, a chilled out zone with occasional DJ’s.
View the Full Programme of Events on www.giaf.ie
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Heineken Big Top
Organizer
GIAF Galway International Arts Festival Administration Office, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland.
23jul7:00 pm10:00 pmKaiser ChiefsHeineken Big Top
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For nearly two decades, Kaiser Chiefs have been one of the UK's biggest bands, known for chart-topping tunes and fantastic live shows. Accolades for the popular band
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For nearly two decades, Kaiser Chiefs have been one of the UK’s biggest bands, known for chart-topping tunes and fantastic live shows.
Accolades for the popular band include three Brit Awards, an NME award for Best Album, and a spot on the Mercury Prize shortlist.
Kaiser Chiefs are playing at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020 on Thursday 23rd of July. Tickets for The Kaiser Chiefs, priced at €49.50 are available from www.giaf.ie
Tickets: €49.50
Date & Time: 23rd of July
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy the Galway International Arts Festival from the 13th – 26th July 2020. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland, before heading off to explore the sights and spectacles of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Many of the events take place in Eyre Square with New Festival Garden in Eyre Square, a chilled out zone with occasional DJ’s.
View the Full Programme of Events on www.giaf.ie
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Heineken Big Top
Organizer
GIAF Galway International Arts Festival Administration Office, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland.
24jul7:00 pm10:00 pmThe AcademicHeineken Big Top
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Indie rock sensation The Academic headline the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival. Galway audiences can expect to hear such massive hits as ‘Different’, ‘Mixtape 2003’, ‘Bear Claws’, ‘Permanent
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Indie rock sensation The Academic headline the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival.
Galway audiences can expect to hear such massive hits as ‘Different’, ‘Mixtape 2003’, ‘Bear Claws’, ‘Permanent Vacation’, ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ and 2018’s ‘Fake ID’, which have garnered the band a massive following, critical acclaim and appearances at some of Europe’s most high profile festivals as well as opening slots for acts like Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes, and Catfish And The Bottlemen.
The Academic are playing at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020 on Friday 24th of July. Tickets for The Academic, priced at €35.00, are available from www.giaf.ie
Tickets: €35.00
Date & Time: 24th of July
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy the Galway International Arts Festival from the 13th – 26th July 2020. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland, before heading off to explore the sights and spectacles of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Many of the events take place in Eyre Square with New Festival Garden in Eyre Square, a chilled out zone with occasional DJ’s.
View the Full Programme of Events on www.giaf.ie
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Heineken Big Top
Organizer
GIAF Galway International Arts Festival Administration Office, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland.
25jul7:00 pm10:00 pmJon HopkinsHeineken Big Top
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Jonathan Julian Hopkins is an English musician and producer who writes and performs electronic music.He began his career playing keyboard for Imogen Heap, and has produced or contributed to albums
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Jonathan Julian Hopkins is an English musician and producer who writes and performs electronic music.He began his career playing keyboard for Imogen Heap, and has produced or contributed to albums by Brian Eno, Coldplay, David Holmes and others.
Jon Hopkins is playing at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020 on Saturday 25th of July. Tickets for Jon Hopkins, priced at €39.50, are available from www.giaf.ie
Tickets: €39.50
Date & Time: 25th of July
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy the Galway International Arts Festival from the 13th – 26th July 2020. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland, before heading off to explore the sights and spectacles of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Many of the events take place in Eyre Square with New Festival Garden in Eyre Square, a chilled out zone with occasional DJ’s.
View the Full Programme of Events on www.giaf.ie
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Heineken Big Top
Organizer
GIAF Galway International Arts Festival Administration Office, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland.
26jul7:00 pm10:00 pmSinead O'ConnorHeineken Big Top
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Inimitable singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor to headline the Heineken Big Top on Sunday 26 July 2020. She's the visionary and uncompromising artist behind the early new wave explosion of
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Inimitable singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor to headline the Heineken Big Top on Sunday 26 July 2020.
She’s the visionary and uncompromising artist behind the early new wave explosion of ‘Mandinka’ and the multi–platinum soul of Prince’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 You’.
This year marks the return of Sinéad O’Connor after a four year hiatus from performing. Her new beginning will see her bring out new music and tour the world once again as one of the true and original living greats of our time.
Sinead O’Connor is playing at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2020 on Sunday 26th of July. Tickets for Sinead O’Connor, priced at €49.50, are available from www.giaf.ie
Tickets: €49.50
Date & Time: 26th of July
The Forster Court Hotel is a great base to enjoy the Galway International Arts Festival from the 13th – 26th July 2020. Stay in the heart of the city and enjoy most of events, venues and galleries within a short walk from the Forster Court Hotel Galway.
Enjoy a choice of dining in Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, with our renowned Brunch Menu available every Saturday and Sunday. And lunch and dinner menus available daily. Relax with a pre-show cocktail or choose from one of our 500 Gins – the largest collection in Ireland, before heading off to explore the sights and spectacles of the Galway International Arts Festival.
Many of the events take place in Eyre Square with New Festival Garden in Eyre Square, a chilled out zone with occasional DJ’s.
View the Full Programme of Events on www.giaf.ie
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Heineken Big Top
Organizer
GIAF Galway International Arts Festival Administration Office, Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland.
27jul(jul 27)1:00 am02aug(aug 2)11:30 pmGalway Races Summer Festival
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An action-packed week, The Galway Races is the highlight of the Summer in Galway. The famous and iconic Galway Races Summer Festival, boasts seven days of superb racing, hospitality, entertainment, stunning
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July 27 (Monday) 1:00 am - August 2 (Sunday) 11:30 pm
Location
Ballybrit Racecourse